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About the Blackfoot Family Lodge Society

Mission

To provide culturally appropriate interim and transitional housing to Indigenous women, families in Lethbridge.

Vision

Indigenous families successfully adjusting to urban living.

Established in 1993, the Blackfoot Family Lodge Society (BFLS) was born out of an identified need for transition accommodation and support for Indigenous women in Lethbridge. 

With a vision of Indigenous families successfully adjusting to urban living, the BFLS mission is to provide culturally appropriate interim and transitional housing to Indigenous women and children in Lethbridge. 

In 2009, BFLS relocated to its present property at 830 7th Street North, Lethbridge.

Along the spectrum of housing options in Lethbridge, BFLS provides transitional affordable housing for up to three years along with a cultural education program to develop knowledge, cultural connections, and confidence needed for Indigenous women and their children to successfully complete their transition into the urban setting. To date, BFLS has accommodated over 1200 women and children. 

BFLS is a registered Canadian charity governed by an all-Indigenous Board of Directors consisting of members of the Blood and Piikani Reserves. Individually, the Board members bring an impressive array of knowledge and expertise to the table.

BFLS Board of Directors

Blackfoot Family Lodge Society is governed by a Board of Directors who are selected based on Bylaws. Members of the Board attend regular monthly meetings and participate in a committee structure. 

Our current board members are:

  • Lance Tail Feathers, Board Chair
  • Jessica Good Striker, Board Vice-Chair
  • Roxy Vaile, Secretary-Treasurer
  • Rhonda Crow, Board Member
  • Allison Healy, Board Member-Elder

If you are currently considering board participation please contact us with a letter of intent and resume.

Blackfoot Family Lodge Staff

Mary Ann Crow Healy – Executive Director
Tesslyn Mountain Horse - Administrative/Program Assistant
Robyn Starlight- Residence Manager

Our Funders

Alberta Social Housing Corporation - IHCP 
Canada Morgage and Housing Cooperation - SEP 
Canada Morgage and Housing Cooperation - HIIY
City of Lethbridge - CCPG
Canadian Women's Foundation
Alberta CIP 

Our Supporters

Ashley Homestore
Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society
Lethbridge Regional Police Services
Red Crow Community College
Blackfoot Hub
Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training Association
LaFarge
Kirsten Hironaka and Earthlings Inc.